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PASSOVER How these Biloxi blues turned to gladness ... by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego In 1942, Seymour Lederman was stationed in Biloxi Mississippi for basic training. America had just entered World War II, and young men from all over the country were preparing to serve their country overseas. READ MORE
G-dcast's animated version of Parshat Bo Parshat Bo tells the story that we will read in the Hagadah, and here is an animated version for your enjoyment VIEW VIDEO
Jewish Internet Favorites We offer four looks at the Exodus--two from the famous movie, The Ten Commandments, starring Charleton Heston, and two from the movie the Prophet Musa, relating the same story according to Koranic sources.
The Ten Commandments movie trailer-A VIEW VIDEO
The Ten Commandments movie trailer-B VIEW VIDEO
The Prophet Musa- Part I VIEW VIDEO
The Prophet Musa-Part II VIEW VIDEO
INTERNATIONAL Clash between 'two-staters' and Israel's right-wing appears inevitable before Obama's arrival in Israel ... by Dow Marmur in Jerusalem The long anticipated scenario is becoming clearer. Judging by his speech in Turkey, U.S. President Barack Obama will put great pressure on Israel to work toward the establishment of a Palestinian state. READ MORE
If Mideast peace is going nowhere, don't put onus on Israel ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C. There is no "Two State Solution" (And the problem is not Israel)According to news reports on Monday, Abu Mazen said the Palestinians would not restart peace talks with Israel until the new Israeli government accepts the "two-state solution."READ MORE
The Jews Down Under ... A roundup of Australian Jewish news by Garry Fabian
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United Jewish Federation: Passover 2009, a community appeal VIEW VIDEO
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SAN DIEGO--In 1942, Seymour Lederman was stationed in Biloxi Mississippi for basic training. America had just entered World War II, and young men from all over the country were preparing to serve their country overseas.
The small Jewish community in Biloxi arranged for a special Pesach Seder for the Jewish soldiers. Word was sent to the base that any Jewish soldier wishing to attend was welcome. Since they didn't know how many would show up and not wanting to be caught short, they prepared a hundred places for the Seder. To their shock, a thousand Jewish soldiers showed up.
After sorting out the confusion (and there was plenty of it), they got under way. During the evening, the local Rabbi thanked a certain woman in the crowd and announced that the seder could not have been arranged without her help. This woman was the local parson's wife. She had worked tirelessly, using all the resources and connections she had.
At the end of the evening, Seymour made his way over to the parson's wife and thanked her for her part in this wonderful event. She told him it was no bother and it was her
pleasure, then she added sweetly, with a big southern smile, "I love Jews."
She continued to explain, "When I was a young woman, straight out of school, I got a job working as an office manager for a hospital. The head doctor told me that there was a widowed Jewish woman on the 3rd floor, who had run up quite an unpaid bill. He asked me to go up and collect whatever I could from her. I told him that I was sure that there wouldn't be any problem, as I knew that her husband had been a wealthy man and had surely provided for her."
"After speaking to her, she broke down in tears, and revealed that although her husband had left her well provided, the mounting medical bills had eaten up all her savings. She
had no money and no hope. I was shaken because I didn't know what would become of this woman. I didn't know how much longer my boss would give her a 'free ride.'"
"I remembered hearing of a prominent Jewish businessman in the region. He lived in a different city, but maybe he would
have some idea of what could be done - any ideas or
suggestions would have been most welcome. I called him and gave him the details. We hung up."
"The next day, a man arrived in town. He made his way to the hospital and located the woman. He spoke to her with great kindness and respect. He had an understated compassion. He paid up her entire bill and instructed my office to send the future hospital bills to him - which he always paid on time. Before he left, he gave her some extra money for anything else she might need, all the while, giving her words of assurance and encouragement."
"I was dumbstruck. This man traveled several hundred miles for the sake of a woman whom he had never met. She was a perfect stranger, yet he took care of her like she was a
queen. When I saw how Jews take care of each other, I knew that this was a truly special and blessed people. I love Jews."
My uncle Seymour always adds with heartfelt pride and emotion, "I love telling this story." [The foregoing true story was told to me by my uncle Mr. Seymour Lederman.]
Dedicated by Eli & Iliana Glovinsky and their children Ryan & Alexi in honor of Torah High School of San Diego ; and in honor of Soille Hebrew Day School.
Rabbi Lederman is spiritual leader of Congregation Kehillas Torah in San Diego
JERUSALEM—The long anticipated scenario is becoming clearer. Judging by his speech in Turkey, U.S. President Barack Obama will put great pressure on Israel to work toward the establishment of a Palestinian state. Though Israel’s new Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has avoided speaking about “two states for two people,” partly to appease the right-wing of his coalition, partly to distance himself from the opposition’s frequent use of the phrase, but probably largely to reflect his own reluctance to work toward such a solution, he’ll now have to act on it, whether he likes it or not. By the time Obama comes to Israel in June, and after U.S. Special Envoy George Mitchell has been working on it here for a couple of months, the issue is bound to be front and center.
Israel's Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, whose smarts far outweigh his charms, has probably anticipated the scenario, which may explain his speech on the day he took office in which he distanced himself from the Annapolis agreement that commits the government of Israel toward a two-state solution, not only in theory but by taking tangible steps toward its realization.
His condition of being made Foreign Minister for entering the coalition is a further indication that he’s grooming himself for Prime Minister – and not just being the “bad cop” to Netanyahu’s “good cop,” as has been suggested. Rather, anticipating that Netanyahu will have to cave in to the Americans, Lieberman wants to style himself as the authentic right-wing alternative. In due course he’s likely to try to merge his own party, Yisrael Beiteinu, with Netanyahu’s Likud from where he came, and when the time comes, run for the leadership of the combined force.
Dare I suggest that he may be miscalculating? Before the government of Israel finally agrees to a two-state solution and in an effort to save Netanyahu’s skin, it’s likely to call for a referendum. Judging by current polls, the majority of Israelis will support it. Lieberman may then leave, whether or not he succeeds to take over Likud, which will make it easier for Kadima to join a “government of unity” to be able to say that its stance has been vindicated. (Labor’s Barak may very well take credit for the agreement by telling Israelis that it was his presence in the coalition that made it all possible.)
Another reason for Lieberman’s possible miscalculation is that Obama has Congress behind him and that under his administration the influence of the evangelicals who support right-wing Israeli causes has greatly diminished.
Of course, I may be dreaming, because we’re very far from there yet. Not only will there be many snags in the protracted negotiations but, judging by the past, the Palestinians may very well miss yet another opportunity. The doctrinaire stance of Hamas that makes its recognition of Israel impossible and negotiations with Israel awkward may in the end thwart the whole enterprise. Is that what Netanyahu is hoping for? It wouldn’t be the first time that the Palestinians collude with Israeli hard liners.
But whatever happens in the end, in the meantime Israel will have to ease restrictions by opening up Gaza and the West
Bank to trade and to much simpler ways of coming across the checkpoints. It’ll also have to release many Palestinian prisoners, hopefully enabling Gilad Shalit to come home.
A lot will be happening in this region in the not too distant future. Much of it may turn out to be for the better, but not without drama, pain and frustration on the way. All we can do is to watch critically and to cheer optimistically.
Marmur is rabbi emeritus of the Holy Blossom Congregation in Toronto. He divides his time between Canada and Israel email: marmurd@sandiegojewishworld.com please click the ad above
WASHINGTON, D.C.—There is no "Two State Solution" (And the problem is not Israel)
According to news reports on Monday, Abu Mazen said the Palestinians would not restart peace talks with Israel until the new Israeli government accepts the "two-state solution." He added that Israel also "would have to stop building in West Bank settlements and remove roadblocks" in order to resume talks. Sounds like a man who doesn't want talks.
The usage, "building IN...settlements" is important. The United States has said that Israel should not build new "settlements" (we have an argument with that, but let's stay on topic) and should remove those tiny communities of Jews that were not authorized by the Israeli government - the "illegal outposts." Israel assumes the right to accommodate natural growth inside the cities of the West Bank that both the United States and Israel have agreed constitute "major settlement blocs" that Israel would retain after the Final Status Agreement. Even the Gang of Ten (see JINSA Report #873) called for, "An Israeli withdrawal to the 1967 borders, with the exception of large settlement blocs."
Abu Mazen is stretching here to ban the building of new homes inside Israeli towns, assuming Israel will reject the idea and save him from the negotiations he fears. Instead, let us stretch as well. We know that in Israeli eyes - and generally in American eyes - the putative Palestinian state would someday be comprised of the West Bank (minus the large settlement blocs plus some territorial swap), Gaza and some arrangement for Jerusalem.
On the other hand, Arafat never had any vision of "Palestine" other than everything between the River and the Sea. That is what Palestinian maps of "Palestine" show. That is what killed Camp David II in 2000 - when Prime Minister Barak and President Clinton offered more territory, more political accommodation in Jerusalem, and had fewer Jews on the West Bank. Arafat walked out. He maintained until he died that there was no mandate for any Palestinian leader to "give up" any part of "historic Palestine."
If Abu Mazen rejects the Arafat formulation and believes there is a "two state solution," where would HE put the border? What land would be available after a Final Status Agreement for a legitimate, sovereign, secure and independent State of Israel? What land that Arafat called "holy" is Abu Mazen prepared to say would NOT be available for Palestinians to exercise their so-called "right of return" because the Government of Israel would be entitled to determine who lives inside Israel?
The Galilee Triangle? Haifa? Tel Aviv? Sderot?
Modi'in? Be'er Sheva? Abu Ghosh? B'nai B'rak?
JINSA believes the "two state solution" is not responsive to the present situation in which there are three governing entities between the Jordan and the Mediterranean Sea - one of which, Hamas, is engaged in a shooting war with both of the others. But to make clear the parameters of the problem, President Obama should engage Abu Mazen on his view of two
states, and how he plans to reconcile his apparent agreement that Israel is a legitimate country with his brothers in Hamas and the legacy of Yasser Arafat.
The problem is not Israel.
Bryen is special projects director for the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs. (JINSA). Her column is sponsored by Waxie Sanitary Supply in memory of Morris Wax, longtime JINSAsupporter and national board member
SAN DIEGO—Because of the Passover holiday, we are running Hal's songs a day early. In this selection, Hal offers his thoughts on how various issues can be seen from various perspectives.
Some friends observe a bucket as its water overflows.
“The bucket’s full for certain” is what ev’rybody knows.
So no one moves to comment or to make a big to-do. . .
. . .make a big to-do.
But when the water’s standing at the mid mark in the pail,
The friends begin to argue--oh, I’ve never seen it fail--
Employing faulty logic and a lot of ballyhoo. . .
. . .lot of ballyhoo.
“Half full!” declares a buddy to describe the bucket’s state.
“Half empty!” shouts another, and this leads to great debate,
Proponents getting angry as they argue ‘til they’re blue. . .
. . .argue ‘til they’re blue..
The water doesn’t argue, for the water has no need.
It knows that halfway empty equals halfway full, indeed;
And halfway full or empty is just a point of view. . .
. . .just a point of view.
We differ in perspective just as eyes have diff’ring hue.
But what’s the use to argue; what’s the good that it will do?
So, let’s accept each other and our diff’ring points of view . . .
. . .diff’ring points of view.
(c) 2009 Hal Wingard; November 3, 1981 Written to be used as part of an professional development presentation to the Foreign Language Association of Santa Clara County.
Oh, it’s T R O
And it’s O T H
And I know you’ve found the trooth
Just like ev’ry other sage
But the fitting trooth for you
May not be the trooth I see;
So no matter what you do,
Don’t you lay your trooth on me.
You hold your trooth with such firm grip,
As if some wag may come and rip
Your trooth away, away, away--
Rip your trooth away.
But who’s to say the trooth you’ve found
To others in this world will sound
Like trooth as well, as well, as well--
Sound like trooth as well?
Oh, it’s T R O
And it’s O T H
And I know you’ve found the trooth
Just like ev’ry other sage
But the fitting trooth for you
May not be the trooth I see;
So no matter what you do,
Don’t you lay your trooth on me.
For diff’rent folks have diff’ring views,
And nothing says that they will choose
The trooth that’s yours, that’s yours, that’s yours--
Choose the trooth that’s yours.
If they’ve a trooth you’ve never known,
Are they the only ones who own
The trooth that’s true, that’s true, that’s true--
Own the trooth that’s true?
Oh, it’s T R O
And it’s O T H
And I know you’ve found the trooth
Just like ev’ry other sage
But the fitting trooth for you
May not be the trooth I see;
So no matter what you do,
Don’t you lay your trooth on me.
The earth has trooths of many kinds.
The more one looks the more one finds
All trooths are true, are true are true--
Finds all trooths are true.
No single trooth can serve us all,
So each of us must learn to call
His trooth just his, just his, just his--
Call his trooth just his.
Oh, it’s T R O
And it’s O T H
And I know you’ve found the trooth
Just like ev’ry other sage
But the fitting trooth for you
May not be the trooth I see;
So no matter what you do,
Don’t you lay your trooth on me.
(c) 2009 Hal Wingard; To Olga Rodriguez, June 29, 1978
Whenever you meet or mingle with folks
To share what you know or simply tell jokes,
You know that you gain a magnum of clout
By taking the time to sound the folks out.
Their point of view
Points the way for you,
Points the way,
Points the way.
This means you observe and listen a lot;
You try to find out if they're happy or not;
You try to discover their outlook on life,
And how they react under pressure and strife.
Their point of view
Points the way for you,
Points the way,
Points the way.
You learn their beliefs, you watch how they act.
You find what they fancy, what's taken as fact.
You learn what they honor and what they disdain,
What brings them delight, what causes them pain.
Their point of view
Points the way for you,
Points the way,
Points the way.
You influence others—that’s key to your plan--
You teach them and lead them and do all you can.
The question is not what you think or feel.
You always accept their perceptions as real.
Their point of view
Points the way for you,
Points the way,
Points the way.
Whenever you meet or mingle with folks
To share what you know or simply tell jokes,
You know that you gain a magnum of clout
By taking the time to sound the folks out.
Their point of view
Points the way for you,
Points the way,
Points the way.
(c) 2009 Hal Wingard; To my colleague foreign language teachers, who work so hard in pointing the way to their students; July 31, 1991 Words begun the afternoon of July 29 on a flight from San Diego to San Francisco and completed the next evening on a flight from San Francisco to San Diego
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The Jews Down Under ... A roundup of Australian Jewish news
No Answers at AGM
SYDNEY — Hakoah Club members were offered no answers to their questions about the club's future at the annual general meeting on Monday night, with the board refusing to make any comments.
In his opening address, Hakoah president Phil Filler asked for members' "ongoing patience" and said the Hakoah board was heading in "a certain direction that, once revealed, everyone should find exciting".
"We have identified a site and the possibilities that exist for that site are far-reaching. I am extremely confident that, once revealed, our plans will go well and truly beyond satisfying existing members - a new breed of member will
find the reinvention of Hakoah to be highly appealing."
A unanimous motion to amend Hakoah Club's constitution was passed at the AGM allowing Phil Filler to be re-elected as president for another five-year term.
Zentai 'eligible' for extradition
PERTH - Charles (Karoly) Zentai found himself a step closer to extradition this week after a judge decided he could be sent to Hungary to face war crimes charges.
On Tuesday, Zentai appeared before the Federal Court justice John Gilmour. His appeal against a ruling by the Perth Magistrates' Court that he was eligible for extradition was subsequently dismissed.
He faces charges relating to his alleged role in the November 1944 murder of a young Jewish man, Peter Balazs, in Budapest.
Zentai, 87, of Perth, who was an officer in the pro-Nazi Hungarian army, denies the charges and claims he left Budapest the day before Balazs was murdered.
Lawyers have spent more than three years challenging attempts to extradite Zentai after he was charged in 2005. It is understood they may appeal this week's ruling to a full bench of the Federal Court.
Zentai's legal team have been granted a seven-day stay on a bail ruling by Justice Gilmour to consider their strategies.
The final decision on Zentai's extradition rests with Home Affairs Minister John Debus, whose office declined to comment until the court case is finalised.
Rabbi among the Anglicans
PERTH - Rabbi Dovid Freilich of Perth Hebrew Congregation addressed a group of Anglican clergymen last month on the importance of the Book of Psalms.
Rabbi Freilich, who was invited to speak by Anglican Archbishop Roger Herft, discussed the significance of the book to both Jews and Christians.He concluded his lecture by singing Psalm 23 in English.
It is the first time a rabbi has been invited to give a guest lecture before the group, which included the Archbishop, the dean of Perth's Anglican church, bishops and clergy.
Resnekov retains his Aussie title
SYDNEY- Muay Thai fighter Dylan Resnekov is feeling on top of the world after successfully defending his Australian title and winning the Maccabi NSW's Sportsman of the Year award.
The 26-year-old fighter defended his Australian title on March 27 after defeating his younger opponent to win with a third round knock-out.
The title defence was Resnekov's first bout in nine months after concentrating on coaching last year.
He described the win as "exactly what I needed to get back on track", but said the highlight was walking out in front of a crowd full of family and friends.
"The fact I got another belt means a lot, but to win in front of my gym, my friends — that was more important than the title itself," he said.
It was a perfect night for Resnekov. Two of his gym's fighters won earlier bouts, before he came on as the main event.
After "toying" with his opponent in the first two rounds, he landed the killer blow with a kick to the ribs in the third.
"I took it slow in the first two rounds, it'd been a long time since I fought. I tried to play smart, find his weaknesses," he recalled.
"But in round three I realised I was still strong, I cut him open with a few big elbows, saw a really big opening, laid a kick into his ribs and he stayed down. In round three of five, it was just fantastic, crazy."
Resnekov is now preparing for a string of bouts in the next two months, both locally and internationally.
His success has prompted interest, and a few fight nights on Foxtel are on the cards, as well as a tilt at another organisation's Australian belt.
He's in good stead heading into those events, and is confident he can live up to his billing as one of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters.
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History With thanks to Gail Umeham for the transcription
State College Hillel Southwestern Jewish Press December 26, 1952, page 6
By the light of the menorahs, various Chanukah goodies such as latkes, applesauce and strudel were partaken by the Hillel students and their guests. These fine foods were prepared by Mesdames Anna Shelley, Goldie Schusterman, Lena Penn, Etty Gardner, Bernice Aved, Edith Bennett, and Pauline Press of the Birdie Stodel Chapter.
A brief talk about the history of Chanukah was given by one of the Hillel students. He also explained about the traditional foods, the dreidel, etc. The singing of “Rock of Ages”followed by Miss Thelma lee lighting the candles and saying the prayers. At the conclusion of prayers, everyone enjoyed Israeli dancing.
Refreshments were served by Mesdames Sarah Geller, Hillel Co-ordinator, and Miriam Chadwick, Hillel Chairman, assisted by Jean Camiel and Ruth Brav, Mrs Audrey Sack, Pres. Of the Bay City Chapter.
The Hillel students wish to take this means of thanking the B’nai B’rith women for their fine cooperation and assistance in this event.
U.S.O.—J.W.B. Southwestern Jewish Press December 26, 1952, page 6
Long Range program plans are being worked out by Chaplain Daniel J. Silver and Mr. Abraham Friedman for Tu B’Shevat, Purim and Passover. Sunday programming on a regularly scheduled basis is also being developed, including a tour of the city of Los Angeles, replete with home hospitality and dance.
U.S.O.—J.W.B. Junior Hostesses will be on hand at the MCRD Dance at the Mission Beach Ballroom on Tuesday, December 30, it was announced by Mrs. Jerome Greben, chairman of the Senior Sponsors sub-committee of the U.S.O.—YWCA Junior Hostess program for the city of San Diego.
Tifereth Israel Sisterhood Southwestern Jewish Press December 26, 1952, page 6
The next meeting of the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood will be on Tuesday, January 13th at the Synagogue at 12 noon. Circle Number 4 with Captains Mrs. Becky Rubin and Mrs. Celia Jacobs and their committee are in charge of the luncheon that will be served preceding the meeting. A musical program is also planned.
Sunday, January 18th will mark another milestone in the program of Tifereth Israel Sisterhood when they will have the Sunday Nite Supper. To be held in the synagogue, this project has a two-fold purpose: to provide a pleasant social family “get-together” and to help raise funds for the important building project now in progress.
The committee for the Supper are headed by the Ways and Means Chairmen Ida Wax and Minnie Price assisted by all Circle Captains including Ann Schloss, Hinda Berlin, Lillian Newman, Ruth Young, Esther Addleson, Lee Greenberg, Becky Rubin, Celia Jacobs, Esther Brenes, Rose Klasky, Becky Addleson, Ann Ratner, Frieda Ruden, Rose Mishne, Stella Sarfan, Bertha Sklar. A delicious variety of home cooked foods and pastries will be prepared.
Please make your reservations now so that arrangements can be made for adequate accommodations. Call Reva Frank, J-1395; Becky Rubin, T-0727; Minnie Price, T-5505; or the Synagogue, T-1-5529.
Beth Jacob News Southwestern Jewish Press December 26, 1952, page 6
Congregation To Install Officers At Friday Eve Services, Dec. 26—For the first time in the history of the Congregation an Installation of Officers will take place at the Friday evening services, December 26, 1952 at 8:15 p.m.,
according to Morris Penn and Phil Mollick, co-chairmen.
Immediately following the services the installation will take place at 9 p.m. sharp and all newly elected officers are urgently requested to try and appear at 8 p.m. or as early as they can in order to familiarize themselves with the installation procedure. This year all officers will actually participate in the installation.
Installing officer will be Rabbi Baruch Stern assisted by Morrie Kraus, who will also act as Master of Ceremonies.
The Congregation and its friends are all most cordially invited to attend this unusual Friday evening service, and it is hoped that the Synagogue will be filled to capacity. A very impressive ceremony has been planned and it will no doubt boost the morale of the new officers for a progressive new year to see so many of the Congregation members present for the affair.
Following the ceremony a special Oneg Shabbat and refreshments will be served. Don’t miss this special event!
Sterns Cordially Invite Friends & Congregation To Open House—Rabbi and Mrs. Stern take great pleasure in announcing the acquisition of their new home and cordially invite the Congregation and their many friends to an Open House, Sunday, January 4, 1953 from 1 to 5 p.m.
The location of the new house is 4476 Illinois St. and the Sterns hope to welcome as many of the community as possible. Auxiliary To Hold New Year’s Eve Party Wednesday, Dec. 31—The Ladies’ Auxiliary will sponsor a New Year’s Eve party at the Center Wednesday, December 31, 1952, starting at 6 p.m. until the new year is ushered in. A delicious turkey dinner and all the trimmings will be served, besides all the noisemakers necessary to make a successful party. As a special treat there will be a movie on Israel and music and games
City of Hope Jr. Auxiliary Southwestern Jewish Press December 26, 1952, page 6
Harry Masters, Chief Warden for the city and county of San Diego, will speak on Civil Defense and how it applies to this very vulnerable community, at the next meeting of the City of Hope Junior Auxiliary at Landis Street Center, Tuesday, January 13, at 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Masters will discuss the reasons why this city may be attacked in case of war and what steps have been taken to avoid panic and to minimize any possible disaster. He will illustrate his talk with a film regarding civil Defense and a most thrilling record about the building of the first atomic bomb in Chicago.
Vital and up to date, this program is a must to all Club Members and their guests.
Bay City B.B. Southwestern Jewish Press December 26, 1952, page 6
The Bay City B’nai B’rith Women’s Chapter No. 713 have made wonderful plans for their 3rd Anniversary Dinner Dance, on Saturday, Jan. 17, at the San Diego Hotel from eight till?
The food will be excellent from the cuisine of the hotel; there will be dancing to the music of Jack Sparhawk and his orchestra, and the entertainments quite good and a little unusual.
Tickets can be purchased from the Ticket chairman, Mrs. Jos. Kagan, T.1-2543.
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SAN DIEGO--In 1942, Seymour Lederman was stationed in Biloxi Mississippi for basic training. America had just entered World War II, and young men from all over the country were preparing to serve their country overseas.
